WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — One person was killed and two were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Perrysburg Township on Thursday afternoon.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a semi-truck, operated by a 20-year-old from Maumee, was stopped at a red light around 12:09 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 795 and Glenwood Road when a van struck the back of the semi-truck.
OSHP said the driver of the van, identified as Lisa Carlin, 42, of Millbury, was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver and passenger of the semi-truck, a Toledo man, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
OSHP said seatbelts were in use by all involved in the crash.
Owens Community College later said the semi-truck involved in the crash was one of its CDL training semis. OCC released the following statement:
We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred Thursday, August 15 on State Route 795 in Perrysburg Township involving an Owens Community College CDL training semi and a passenger vehicle. The Owens instructor and student driver were taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. Our hearts go out to the family of the driver of the passenger vehicle.
At Owens, the safety of our students and the community is our top priority. We are fully cooperating with the authorities in their investigation.
Everyone touched by this event will continue to be in our thoughts.
The crash remains under investigation.
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